Hiking the Zugspitze!
This summer when my friend Cindy said she was coming for a visit and told me that hiking the Zugspitze with her kids was on her “bucket list,” I jumped at the chance to join them. Of […]
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Five Palaces in Bavaria That Live up to the Hype
We all love a good palace with splendid architecture. Germany is not a short of palaces, that is for sure. With so many palaces to choose from how do you decide which ones to visit? […]
Family Campgrounds: Europe’s Alternative to Cramped Hotels
My husband and I have always traveled a lot, before and after having kids. We have stayed in everything from tents to luxury all-inclusive resorts and we always prefer the accommodations that give us a bit more freedom in nature, and […]
Five Must See Attractions for Historical Lovers While in London
When you think of London what is the first thing that comes to your mind? When I think of London I think of influential people like The Beatles and The Royal Family. When in London […]
Take a day trip to Homburg!
When someone wants to do a little exploring outside of the Kaiserslautern area, I always suggest a day trip to Homburg. After a short 20-minute train ride, you find yourself in a completely different world. […]
Cruise into the summer!
What better way to see Europe than a cruise? After just getting back from our first European cruise, I wanted to drop by with a few pointers I wish I had known before cruising. Let […]
Five Must-See Sites for a Weekend in Berlin
Every corner of Berlin is bursting with historical significance, just like many European cities. What sets Berlin apart from places like Rome and Athens though, is that a majority of Berlin’s rich history is relatively […]
Visiting The Musée de l’Armée Invalides and Napoleon’s Tomb
When planning trips, I try to pick out things to see and do that appeal to the entire family, which is challenging considering the variety of interests held by my three kids and my husband’s […]
The Most Overlooked Historical Site in Germany
Many people have heard of Berlin, Germany. It’s one of the most visited cities in Germany. It’s best known for being the symbol of a divided Germany after World War II due to the Berlin […]
The Do’s and Don’ts of Polish Pottery Shopping in Boleslawiec, Poland
Calling all Polish Pottery lovers! If you have a taste for Polish pottery, here is the trip for you! Boleslawiec, Poland, home of the famous Polish pottery, is a quiet but hospitable town lined with […]